Today, the National Rifle Association endorsed George Allen for U.S. Senate, citing his record of defending the Second Amendment.

The NRA is America’s leading organization promoting gun safety education and the Second Amendment with more than 70,000 current members nationwide.

“It’s a most significant honor to receive the important endorsement of the National Rifle Association, a great American organization with so many patriotic, active members throughout Virginia,” Allen said.

“The NRA supports law enforcement professionals, gun safety education and stands strong for our foundational Second Amendment rights. I have always been proud to support the natural rights of law-abiding citizens to protect their families and themselves. In the U.S. Senate I will remain committed to defending our rights enshrined in our Constitution,” said Allen.